1957 Porsche 356 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Porsche 911 (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Porsche 356. (120 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Porsche 356 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 356 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 92 L |
